QTc Screening When Prescribing Methadone: Practice Guideline
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About 2% of patients who receive methadone can be expected to exhibit prolonged QT intervals.
Second-Generation Antidepressants to Treat Depression: Clinical Practice Guideline
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Efficacy of antidepressants in treating major depression did not differ; the incidence of specific adverse events did differ.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
December 4, 2008
Covering:
Qaseem A et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Nov 18; 149:725
Gartlehner G et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Nov 18; 149:734
USPSTF Recommends Primary Care Interventions to Promote Breast-Feeding
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The USPTSF broadens its recommendations for interventions during pregnancy and after birth to promote and support breast-feeding.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
November 10, 2008
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Chung M et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 21; 149:565
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 21; 149:560
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Colorectal Cancer Through Age 75
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Only fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy is recommended, starting at age 50.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
October 28, 2008
Covering:
Zauber AG et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 6
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 6
Whitlock EP et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 6
Pignone M and Sox HC., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 6
Ahlquist DA et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 7; 149:441
USPSTF Recommends STI Counseling for Sexually Active Adolescents and At-Risk Adults
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However, evidence was insufficient to advocate counseling for other adolescents or adults.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
October 16, 2008
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Lin JS et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 7; 149:497
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2008 Oct 7; 149:491
USPSTF Recommends Against Screening for Prostate Cancer in Older Men
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The evidence also is insufficient to recommend screening in younger men.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
August 26, 2008
Covering:
Lin K et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Aug 5; 149:192
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2008 Aug 5; 149:185
New Guidelines Tweak Criteria for HIV Treatment
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Treatment at earlier stages of illness is endorsed, but the newest agents should be reserved for salvage therapy.
By Abigail Zuger, MD
August 14, 2008
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Hammer SM et al., JAMA 2008 Aug 6; 300:555
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Diabetes in Adults with Elevated Blood Pressure
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Evidence was insufficient to recommend screening of asymptomatic people with lower blood pressure.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
July 24, 2008
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Norris SL et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 Jun 3; 148:855
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2008 Jun 3; 148:846
New Guidelines on Antithrombotic Therapy Are Here!
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The eighth edition of the ACCP guidelines provides wide-ranging recommendations.
USPSTF Concludes Current Evidence Is Insufficient to Screen for Gestational Diabetes
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But other organizations recommend screening women who have risk factors.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
June 24, 2008
Covering:
Hillier TA et al., Ann Intern Med 2008 May 20; 148:766
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force., Ann Intern Med 2008 May 20; 148:759
